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Starlink Launch Sees New Use For Recoverable Industrial Payloads
SpaceX has successfully launched 29 Starlink satellites and two Besxar semiconductor pods using its Falcon 9 booster, marking a new use for the rocket in chip production. The launch is part of SpaceX’s aggressive Starlink deployment schedule, with the company aiming to deliver satellites at a pace of one flight every three days in 2026. The partnership with Besxar, a company working on space-based semiconductor manufacturing, may signal a new direction for SpaceX’s business. This development was first reported by TechStock².